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Inquest finds priest and 4 Catholic civilians shot by British troops ‘unlawfully killed’

Father Noel Fitzpatrick was shot and killed along with four others including three youth in Belfast on July 9, 1972.

U.S. Embassy debunks claim Vatican honored Iran with top diplomatic award

“Contrary to news reports, Pope Leo has not bestowed an exclusive special honor on the Iranian ambassador to the Holy See,” the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See said.

FDA Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas promises pro-life agenda, calls advocates

Diamantas was elevated after Commissioner Marty Makary resigned.

Legislation would ensure parents can arrange burial or cremation after pregnancy loss

Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, who practiced as an obstetrician-gynecologist for more than 25 years, said he is naming the bill the “Bereaved Parents Rights Act.”

Thousands of pilgrims gather at Fátima to commemorate the apparitions of Our Lady

In his homily, the patriarch of Lisbon, Portugal, said the devotion must transform lives.

Mental health crisis in Europe: Church calls for strengthening families and spiritual support

A new study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive vision of mental health care that treats the whole person and includes spiritual support as well as medical and clinical.

U.S. government moves to seize land from New Mexico diocese to build border wall

The Diocese of Las Cruces has been named in a civil action seeking an eminent domain takeover of part of its land.

U.S. bishop joins Slovaks honoring blessed bishop tortured by communists

Greek Catholic faithful gathered in the birthplace of Blessed Vasiľ Hopko, a bishop imprisoned and tortured under communism in Czechoslovakia, to mark 50 years since his death.

Brownback says China’s actions amount to systematic assault on freedom of belief

“We're in a battle today with the Chinese Communist Party and their authoritarian view," Former Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said at an event at the Hudson Institute.

Pro-life groups praise FDA commissioner’s exit, flag acting leader’s Planned Parenthood role

Pro-life advocates said they hope President Donald Trump replaces Marty Makary with someone who will further regulate the abortion pill mifepristone.